Jun 09 (Japanese Food Craftsman) - We got to ride a very special luxury scenic train in Toyama where they serve sushi on the train while you enjoy beautiful view of Japan. This is a great way to support the local sushi restaurant and see Japan at the same time.
Typhoon No. 5 made landfall near Cape Erimo in Hokkaido in the early hours of July 15th, marking the first time in nine years that a typhoon has struck the northernmost of Japan’s main islands.
The ruling coalition is facing an increasingly difficult battle to retain its majority in Japan’s House of Councillors, according to a mid-campaign opinion poll by FNN ahead of the July 20th election. Meanwhile, the minor party Sanseitō is showing strong momentum and could see a significant boost in its number of seats.
A 52-year-old newspaper deliveryman was killed in the early hours of July 12th after being attacked by a bear in a residential area of Fukushima Town, Hokkaido.
A hot spring inn in the popular resort area of Niseko, Hokkaido, has been forced to suspend operations at one of its baths after an unauthorized open-air bath was found to have been built near its hot spring source.
A first-generation Hermes Birkin bag has been sold at a Paris auction for approximately 1.47 billion yen, marking the highest price ever paid for a handbag. The winning bidder was a Japanese collector, and the sale was held by Sotheby’s.
Deep in the Mountains of Hyogo Japan this Pizza shop owner began his journey at 70 years old! He thought making pizza would be fun and rather than open a traditional Japanese restaurant he decided to take on pizza! (Japanese Food Craftsman)
Familiar with the grand Tokyo Station entrance? That is Marunouchi. Placed in the heart of Tokyo, it is the town’s finest financial district. Think about the infamous New York’s Wall Street… but in Tokyo. So, what’s good there? (Japan by Food)
This huge Japanese school has a huge cafeteria that feeds over 2200 Japanese High School and Junior High School students during lunch time. It's a massive effort to feed that many hungry students during lunch time. (Japanese Food Craftsman)
Ever been to Sushiro, Japan’s beloved conveyor belt sushi chain? Most people go for the classic tuna, salmon, or shrimp — but today, we’re doing something different. (TabiEats)
Just one train stop away from Shibuya is Daikanyama, one of Tokyo’s most stylish neighborhoods, according to locals, and home to trendy brand stores and cafes. Some even refer to it as the Brooklyn of Tokyo… but how’s that? (Japan by Food)
Forget the high-end Ginza you’ve heard of! In this video, we visit three local shopping streets in Tokyo—each with "Ginza" in their name, but full of daily life, delicious food, and hidden charm.
At first glance many guess Yakuza, but this fully tatted chef's passion is all about Wagyu beef and cooking up delicious T-Bone steaks for his customers and putting on a show for the guests of his restaurant. (Japanese Food Craftsman)
If you’re visiting Okinawa, don’t skip the street food in Naha! In this video, we explore the best local eats along Kokusai Dori and the surrounding streets. From traditional Okinawan snacks to sweet treats and local specialties, this is a street food tour you don’t want to miss. (TabiEats)
